Crime Rate in Oakley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Oakley

The total recorded crimes in Oakley, Bedford, UK in March 2025 are around 9 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Oakley crime rate of 0.20 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Oakley, encompassing approximately 44,334 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Oakley Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Flax Close with total crimes: 2
  • Town Lot Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Parrott Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Oakley?

To understand the safety of Oakley, we need to analyze Oakley crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Bedford:

    • In 2024, Oakley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bedford average, with 104 crimes compared to 753.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Oakley recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 26 other cities.

    • In 2023, Oakley had fewer crimes than the Bedford average, with 91 crimes compared to 578. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Oakley recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 26 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bedford, Oakley has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Oakley Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Oakley has recorded 9 crimes with crime rate of 2.08 ranking 25th out of 26 in the Bedford, UK

In 2024, the total Oakley crimes were 104. The crime rate of Oakley in 2024 was 20.64 (year) or 1.72 (month) ranking it 26 dangerous area in the Bedford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Oakley were around 91 crimes with yearly crime rate of 20.71 (year) or 1.73 (month) ranking 26 most dangerous area in the Bedford.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bedford)CrimesRank (Bedford)CrimesRank (Bedford)
Castle235 13,339 12,552 1
Harpur115 41,539 41,500 2
Cauldwell131 22,147 21,374 3
Kingsbrook108 51,656 31,306 4
Goldington116 31,530 5886 6
Queens Park56 71,038 6925 5
Kempston West98 6935 7837 7
Newnham40 11670 9626 8
Kempston Central and East55 8721 8593 9
Eastcotts48 9553 12313 16
De Parys27 18558 11500 10
Great Barford37 14643 10422 11
Kempston Rural48 10505 14358 14
Brickhill38 12533 13399 12
Sharnbrook37 13314 22359 13
Elstow and Stewartby33 16468 16320 15
Wilshamstead36 15482 15245 23
Putnoe27 19378 18299 17
Kempston South29 17433 17297 18
Bromham and Biddenham20 23367 20289 19
Harrold24 20368 19262 21
Wootton22 22330 21272 20
Wyboston22 21274 23184 24
Clapham6 26195 25247 22
Kempston North9 24200 24119 25
Riseley4 2761 2741 27

Oakley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (1 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
December 20248
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
June 20248
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
April 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20242
May 20242

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20243
April 20242

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Oakley in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Oakley postcode area is presented below.

1. Flax Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Town Lot Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parrott Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Lovell Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Queens Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
6. Tandys Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Pavenham Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Farrows Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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